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Bucklesham

Built-up area in East Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Coordinates:52.03, 1.267
OS grid ref:TM 24 41
Population:526
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Bucklesham is a small, largely rural village and civil parish in East Suffolk, Suffolk, in England, situated a few miles east of Ipswich on the approach to the Felixstowe peninsula. The surrounding landscape is typical of the area, with farmland, hedgerows and views toward the coastal estuaries, making it popular for people who value quiet village life while remaining within easy reach of the coast and larger towns.

Historically the village has a compact core with older buildings and a parish church, and its social life is sustained by a tight-knit community, village hall activities and local events. Economically it combines traditional agriculture with commuters and local employment linked to nearby sites such as Martlesham Heath and the technical and research businesses clustered around Adastral Park, giving the place a blend of historic character and modern connections.

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Transport links

  • London Southend Airport 40 miles64.4 km
  • Norwich International Airport 44.6 miles71.8 km
  • Derby Road Railway Station 3.8 miles6.2 km
  • Trimley Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km

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Local points of interest

  • Newbourne Springs Nature reserve 2.1 miles3.4 km
  • Foxall Stadium Stadium 2.5 miles4 km
  • Suffolk College University 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Felixstowe Trinity Terminal Harbour 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Portman Road Stadium 5.4 miles8.8 km
  • Sutton Hoo Archaeological site 5.4 miles8.8 km
  • Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harbour 5.7 miles9.1 km
  • Harwich Harbor Harbour 5.9 miles9.5 km
  • Pedlars Wood Forest 13 miles21 km
  • Snape Maltings Theatre 13.4 miles21.6 km
  • Aldeburgh's Beach Beach 17 miles27.3 km
  • University of Essex University 17.1 miles27.5 km